Source: Embraer The understanding between the companies covers the opening of a new service center and the manufacturing of parts for Embraer aircraft Embraer and ENAER (National Aeronautical Company of Chile) announced two industrial and services cooperation agreements involving the A-29 Super Tucano and the C-390 Millennium defense aircraft, as well as commercial aircraft. The cooperation will expand Embraer's network of suppliers and services in Chile and contribute to the integration of the aerospace industries in both Brazil and Chile. The cooperation is the result of an understanding between Embraer, ENAER, and the Chilean Air Force. The Chilean company will begin manufacturing components and will be a designated maintenance center for the Chilean Air Force's fleet of 22 A-29 Super [...]

Source: Embraer Embraer and Horizon Air signed a contract for the Embraer Collaborative Inventory Planning (ECIP), a customized expendables spare parts inventory management program designed to help customers reduce operational costs by optimizing inventory levels. The agreement guarantees support for 41 E175 from Horizon Air fleet operating at the company hub in Portland, OR. The contract also includes nine E175s to be delivered, totaling 50 aircraft covered. All the jets are flown by Horizon Air under the Alaska Airlines flag. “We are very pleased to welcome Horizon Air to the Embraer Collaborative Inventory Planning. ECIP was designed to help our customers gain efficiency and reduce inventory costs in all operations. This is even more important for airlines with large fleets [...]

Source: Boeing The Boeing Company announced major program deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the first quarter of 2024. The company will provide detailed first quarter financial results on April 24. Major program deliveries during the first quarter were as follows: Major Programs 1st Quarter 2024 Commercial Airplanes Programs 737 67 767 3 787 13 Total 83 Defense, Space & Security Programs AH-64 Apache (Remanufactured) 6 CH-47 Chinook (New) 1 CH-47 Chinook (Renewed) 1 F-15 Models 1 F/A-18 Models 1 KC-46 Tanker 3 P-8 Models 1 Total1 14 1 Deliveries of new-build production units, including remanufactures and modifications    Note: Delivery information is not considered final until quarterly financial results are issued.

Source: Airbus North America’s commercial aircraft services market will grow to US$45 billion from US$31 billion today (a 45% increase) by 2042 according to Airbus’ latest Global Services Forecast (GSF). North America was the first and one of the strongest regions to bounce back in the post pandemic period. Last year proved that more people want to fly domestically and internationally, and that passenger traffic growth will continue at a steady compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.1% in the region according to Airbus’ latest Global Market Forecast. Driven by the rise in annual air traffic, fleet growth and the requirement for more digitally-enabled and connected aircraft, the growth in demand for services will be reflected in solutions implemented across [...]

Source: Embraer The first E190F, a converted jet from passenger transport to freighter (E-Freighter), has successfully completed its first flight in São José dos Campos, Brazil. The Embraer team flew the E-Freighter jet for around two hours, carrying out a complete evaluation of the aircraft, which will continue testing before entering operation. The aircraft belongs to Regional One, a leasing company from the United States. “The E-Freighter program opens a new business opportunity for Embraer, meeting e-commerce’s growing global demand for cargo transport and matching the high-tech E-Jets family to an unbeatable operational performance,” says Francisco Gomes Neto, President and CEO of Embraer. “We are very pleased with E190F’s and E195F’s fast progress during the testing period. These jets will be important [...]

Source: ATR ATR has been entrusted by France’s CORAC with leading the consortium driving the PARIDES* research project. This unprecedented study involves over 10 partners exploring new technologies aiming at developing the next generation low-emission regional aircraft. As part of its ‘France 2030’ investment plan, the French government set itself the ambitious goal of developing in France a low-emission aircraft for the next decade. A significant portion of this investment is feeding the technological roadmap of the National Council for Civil Aviation Research – CORAC. Bringing together leading manufacturers, research institutes and laboratories, CORAC supports research projects focusing for instance on the development of new ultra-efficient engines, electric hybridisation, and the 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel capability. Subsidised by France’s Civil [...]

Source: Airbus Airbus Defence and Space has entered into an agreement to acquire INFODAS, a Cologne-based, German company that provides cybersecurity and IT solutions in the public sector including for defence and critical infrastructures. The transaction is subject to the customary regulatory approvals and is expected to be finalised before the end of 2024. This acquisition supports Airbus’ strategic ambition to strengthen its cybersecurity portfolio for the benefit of its European and global customers. With exponential cyber threats, along with the increasing digitalisation and connectivity of its products and systems, cybersecurity is a pivotal component of Airbus’ development. Over the last years, the group has continuously developed its cybersecurity capabilities and expertise, ensuring the best possible protection for its products, [...]